Moderator: @Veronica, @Cathy,@Kelly
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Exciting Updates from 12 Projects in a Nutshell!
Zuzalu.City: The Calendar App V1 is here for scheduling single-day events, with an announcement feature in review and UI/mobile upgrades underway. In progress integrations include the ZuLand thread discussion module by Akasha and the Trustful badge attestation module by Blockful, as Zuzalu.City develops its roadmap for community tool integrations and marketplace. @Simon
ECF Pensieve: Introducing a community intelligence and coordination platform fostering decentralized social consensus. Alpha launching in Q1 2025, and calling for community participation and feedback after launch. @QJ
CarbonVote: Announcing the near-completion of direct polling on Farcaster with a sleek Frame interface, a brand new UI design, and Farcaster ID (FID) integration as a credential to unlock seamless voting on CarbonVote. @Reno, @Veronica
Zu.Coffee: Basic shop module is live, including opening shops, uploading items, and buying things with crypto or traditional payment methods. @Jason
ZuQuest: Introducing a community activation tool that aligns personal and community goals, using a reputation system tied to quest completion, with rewards based on actual impact. @Michele
Social Layer: Upcoming features include Ceramic network integration, ZK credentials for better interoperability, and a dashboard for event organizers to manage their events. @Jiang
Lemonade: Focusing on ticketing innovation, offering features like stake-to-claim tickets and crowdfunding events with yield rewards. @kc
Popup.Capital: Transitioning to the LottoPGF V1 protocol and aggregating funding mechanisms for Zuzalu community projects. @Kiba
ZuCasa: Product V1 will be ready in early Jan. 2025, a JuiceBox campaign has been launched, first Fundraising Commitments have been gathered. @Xenofon
LottoPGF: Introducing V1 launched on Base and Scroll, a decentralized deployer on IPFS, AI-assisted lottery deployment, and multiple integrations like Social Layer and Lemonade. @Nico
ZuPass: Highlighting the commitment to build an open ecosystem ensuring a self-service, user-friendly experience that doesn’t require technical assistance, to foster broader adoption. @Rob
A Catalog of Pop-Up Gatherings: Introducing a project aiming to improve discoverability for members and ease event organization, fostering retrospectives and replicable initiatives. @Chance
Discussion: Discussing the importance of community outreach and engagement strategies, particularly in the context of localizing efforts for greater impact after Pop-Up city experiments end. The collaborative effort to clean after the Chiang Mai floods was mentioned, and particular attention was given to the question of how to foster long-term local adoption of web3 tools. @Community
Builder Updates
Zuzalu .City
（Presented by @Simon)
Simon provided updates on the developments at Zuzalu.City, highlighting the introduction of a basic calendar app for hosting smaller, single-day events, which serves as a simpler alternative to the full event app, which is designed to support events that span multiple weeks. He mentioned the implementation of an announcement function that allows attendees to access important updates related to events. Additionally, Simon noted that they are integrating with ZuLand and Trustful, with both currently in code review and expected to be released soon. Simon also discussed plans for app integration, aiming to create a more seamless process for incorporating applications into the platform. He mentioned the development of tech documentation to facilitate community feedback and integration processes, and he shared links for those interested in integrating their applications. Lastly, he introduced design updates aimed at enhancing user experience, particularly for mobile users, and expressed excitement about the upcoming features that will support community engagement and functionality.
CarbonVote
(Presented by @Reno, @Veronica)
Veronica shared some exciting updates on CarbonVote. Soon, people will be able to vote directly on Farcaster using a sleek Frame interface (with Lens and XMTP compatibility potentially on the way), enjoy a bold, upgraded UI designed for effortless navigation and a smoother voting experience, and leverage your Farcaster ID (FID) as a credential to unlock access to CarbonVote.
ECF Pensieve
(Presented by @QJ)
QJ provided an update on the Ethereum Community Fund (ECF) project, Pensieve, which focuses on establishing a decentralized knowledge base to enhance legitimacy and accountability within the Ethereum ecosystem. Pensieve aims to create a platform for sharing and accessing knowledge without central authority, empowering communities and improving project transparency. QJ highlighted a strategic pivot in the project’s approach, shifting from solely building user interfaces to developing a robust data layer to ensure meaningful information is scalable, accessible and reliable. The alpha version is set to launch in Q1 next year, with a call for projects to test the platform and provide feedback. Emphasizing community involvement, QJ encouraged participation, particularly from those experienced in grant programs or project evaluation, to help refine Pensieve’s functionality. They also invited attendees to explore the white paper, which outlines the project’s goals and mechanisms, and shared the long-term vision of creating an immutable ledger of contributions and interactions to better track project legitimacy and community engagement over time. QJ expressed enthusiasm about the progress and potential of Pensieve, calling for collaboration to maximize its impact on the Ethereum ecosystem.
(Presented by @Jason)
Jason provided an introduction to the Zu.Coffee shop module, highlighting its capabilities for creating new community groups and opening shops. Users can upload items and manage traditional transaction behaviors, such as using ETH for gas fees, while also supporting various tokens for purchases. He mentioned that the module allows for the integration of an API, which will facilitate account management for Zuzalu.City members and enhance the overall user experience. Jason encouraged participants to explore the module by opening their own shops and providing feedback, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in refining the platform.
ZuQuest
(Presented by @Michele)
ZuQuest, recently developed and awarded as a hackathon winner at ZuThailand, introduced a community activation tool that aligns personal and community goals. The platform uses a reputation system tied to quest completion, with rewards based on actual impact. Features include privacy-focused data imports, ZK credentials integration, and homomorphic encryption. A pilot program is planned soon, and the team seeks feedback and collaborators.
Social Layer
(Presented by @Jiang)
Jiang discussed the upcoming major update for the sola.day app, emphasizing the importance of improving user experience and reliability. He highlighted that many users have reported issues, prompting a focus on code refactoring and enhancing the app’s overall functionality. The update aims to integrate decentralized data storage through Ceramic, which will facilitate better data ownership and interoperability with social AI. Jiang also mentioned plans for integrating ZKcredentials to streamline user verification processes. Looking ahead to Q1 of the next year, the team intends to implement more protocol integrations and develop private messaging features, while also creating a dashboard for event organizers to manage their activities more effectively. Overall, Jiang expressed confidence in the team’s ability to address user concerns and deliver a more robust and user-friendly social layer experience.
Lemonade
(Presented by @kc)
KC provided an update on Lemonade’s integration with Zuzalu.City, highlighting its “divide and conquer” approach to enhancing event management and community engagement. Lemonade is hosted on AWS, ensuring 99.99% uptime, and allows users to transfer their data to ZuzaluCity for full ownership on the Ceramic network. The platform introduces new ticketing models, including a “stake to claim” feature where users can stake ERC20 or ERC721 tokens to claim tickets, with a slashing mechanism for ERC20 tokens if users fail to check in on time. Integration with DeFi protocols like Aave is also planned, enabling users to earn yield on their staked amounts. Lemonade supports crowdfunding for events, allowing users to stake toward donation goals, where successful goals transfer funds to hosts and unsuccessful ones return the stake with yield. Additional updates include an ERC20 reward system for ticket purchases and check-ins, an event sponsorship marketplace for brands to easily fund events, and community Lemonade Stands featuring brand ambassadors and tokenized access via NFTs or ERC20 tokens. All features will integrate with Lemonade’s SDK and API stack for seamless connectivity with Zuzalu.City. KC emphasized the exciting developments and Lemonade’s potential to revolutionize event coordination within the Zuzalu ecosystem.
Popup.Capitcal
(Presented by @kiba)
Kiba shared insights about Popup.capital, a project aimed at aggregating various existing funding mechanisms to support community organizers and event planners. Following the Hackathon at ZuVillage, Kiba resumed work on the project, migrating it to the official version of the Lotto protocol, which is set to launch soon. The focus is on updating the user interface and removing unnecessary features that were added during the Hackathon. Kiba is also exploring the integration of ticketing services, allowing residents to pre-purchase tickets for events. Additionally, he is developing a deposit mechanism for property purchases in Zuzalu.City, which will enable users to earn yields on their deposits. This innovative approach aims to create a sustainable funding model that benefits both the community and the organizers, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to support various initiatives within the ecosystem.
ZuCasa
(Presented by @xenofon)
Xenofon provided an update on ZuCasa, emphasizing that while the product is nearing completion, his primary focus for the upcoming month is on fundraising. He mentioned that the team is finalizing the wireframes and making adjustments to the branding, with the goal of launching version one of the ZuCasa product in early January. Xenofon highlighted the interest of potential users who are eager to see the product in action, and he is actively working on a secret fundraising initiative through Juicebox. Additionally, he is coordinating a schedule for various events in the upcoming year, including potential collaborations with organizations like the EPA and participation in significant events such as South by Southwest. Overall, he expressed optimism about the progress being made and the commitment to launching ZuCasa successfully.
ZuPass
(Shared by @Rob)
Rob emphasized the importance of building lasting connections with communities during pop-up events, rather than treating them as temporary occurrences. He highlighted the need for ZuPass to improve usability, making it accessible for community organizers who may not have technical expertise. The goal is to create a self-service platform that allows users to easily set up and manage events without requiring direct assistance from developers. This approach aims to foster a more open ecosystem, enabling broader adoption and scalability of ZuPass.
Additionally, Rob pointed out that the current reliance on manual support for event setup is not sustainable for growth. By focusing on user-friendly interfaces and streamlined processes, ZuPass can facilitate a more seamless experience for both event organizers and attendees. He stressed that achieving widespread usage will depend on making the platform intuitive enough for anyone to use, thereby allowing ZuPass to reach its full potential and serve millions of users effectively.
Catalog of Pop-up Gatherings
(Presented by @Chance)
Chance shared updates about a project aimed at creating a comprehensive platform similar to Nomad List, which would catalog various pop-up cities and events, making it easier for both organizers and participants to navigate and engage with these communities. He emphasized the importance of enhancing visibility for organizers to facilitate attendance and participation in events, as well as fostering a culture of sharing experiences and retrospectives among different projects. Chance highlighted the need for a more organized approach to community engagement, suggesting that the platform could serve as a repository for innovative projects and experiments, thereby encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing. He expressed a desire to create a more accessible and legible framework for users to connect with these initiatives, ultimately aiming to bridge the gap between existing social platforms and the emerging decentralized technologies.
2. Discussion
During the discussion, Zeev, KC, and Jiang emphasized the importance of community outreach and engagement strategies, particularly in the context of localizing efforts for greater long-term impact after temporary events end.
Zeev expressed concerns about the lack of adoption of new technologies, noting that many people still rely on familiar platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, which creates an echo chamber that hinders the transition to new systems.
KC responded by highlighting the need for a more structured approach to community activation, suggesting that localized strategies should be implemented to ensure that tools and resources left behind after events continue to be utilized effectively. He proposed the idea of appointing community managers in each city to foster ongoing engagement and competition among locations, similar to how traditional web2 companies expand globally.
Jiang echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of user-friendly applications and the need to address operational challenges to enhance user experience.
Together, they advocated for a synchronized effort between technical and non-technical teams to build a robust community infrastructure that encourages sustained participation and growth.
3. Stay in Contact and Jump on!
Links and contacts:
Documentation & Stories: https://bit.ly/ZuSoftware-doc
Join builder chat: https://matrix.to/#/%23zuzalusoftware:matrix.org
Socials: https://linktr.ee/zuzalucity
